New Gauges Installed...

Well, in the sunglasses holder at least. I'll get the console put in tomorrow. I was going to put them in the headliner between the upper console and the sun roof, but being 6'3" couldn't see the readouts...Lol! The holder fully clses and locks for the "stealth" look. A little dirty, but just have to wipe up the dust.
Open...


back of console


Closed...


Installed


Installed closed...

 

Drew that is a sweet job right there!!!

 

Thanks Al... I didn't want to have the big blind spot on the pillar, plus the local Popos are really looking for any reason to pull you over for "illegal" mods...

 

Told you...


Very nice.

1) did you test to see if the cables are going to be able to move when you close it? Instead of cable holes I went with sort of a slot in the back of the holder. Then the cables can move when you close the door. Otherwise, with the cables held firmly in place by the headliner and console, you might have issues. You may need something like a slot or a bit of a slack loop to let the door work properly.

2) You ARE going to get a plate of smoked acrylic or something to go across the front of the door (just inside) aren't you? You cut holes in the acrylic and mount the gauges in the acrylic like you would in the dash. It gives you a finished front for the holder when it's open.

 

It's hard to see, but they are already in a piece of black plastic. Pain in the butt...I didn't have the correct bit so I kept having to put it on the spindle sander...check for fit...sand...check for fit. They don't give you a lot of "lip" to make the hole much bigger. Thanks for the pre-info for doing this!

 

Drew it looks great! Well done and original.

 

Ahhh, I see now. You ran your cables differently. You're coming straight down through the box into the sunglass holder area. I can't remember where I came into the console from but my cable comes up to the back of the sunglass holder and over the back lip. Cable movement was a pain to accomodate that way for the door open and close. Looks like your way is a lot better. Unfortunately I only had clear acrylic. I was planning on swapping it for smoked but then... it didn't look really bad... and I just couldn't get inspired to tear it all apart again and now I use the DashDAQ display all the time. your plate is flush with the front?

 

looks good drew.

jason, not so original. you've just never seen it. lol

 

Almost... about 1/8" away from the front. I agree...lol... don't want to have to take this thing apart too many times!

Thanks Homie... I stole the idea from some ugly dude!

 

Very nice, clean clean install. Good job dude. Post up the pics when in the car.

 

Very nice job Drew

 

Thanks guys, I'll post a pic when I get it in.

 

well done sir

bravo!

 

I think JMatt might have been first or one of the first, mine was a lot later.

Jason posted on both those threads...:stars:

 

****Installed Pics updated****

 

Most excellent!

(but don't you think the AFR should be the left gauge? ...dahahaha, just kidding)

 

Don't scare me like that... I asked Ralph which one was supposed to go where... he said it was just a preference... Lol.

 

very nice drew!!! i hear ya on the blind spot issue with a pillar gauge!!! since i put mine in, i find myself having to lean way right to see "around" the pillar!!! lol

 

FYI: Old idea. :whistle:



Custom made from stainless steel.

 

well look what the cat dragged in to shit on drews parade!!! lol